2025 PR & Comms Summit Program - Electronic Edition - Manual / Resource - Page 3
Saturday, August 2
5 - 6:30 p.m.
LeadershipFPRA Class IX Graduation & Alumni Reunion
Sandlake
LeadershipFPRA Class IX members will celebrate the completion of their LeadershipFPRA experience alongside
LeadershipFPRA Alumni, which will include hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast. This event is by invitation only
for class members, their guests and alumni.
Sunday, August 3
8 a.m. - Noon
Golf Scramble
Shingle Creek Golf Club
Participating attendees and their guests will enjoy scramble-style golf at the stunning Shingle Creek Golf Club.
Consecutive tee times start at 8 a.m.
Noon - 5 p.m.
Registration Open
Gatlin 1 Registration
Noon - 3 p.m.
LeadershipFPRA Orientation for Class X
St. Johns 24-25
Cindy Rodriguez, LeadershipFPRA Chair
LeadershipFPRA Class X members will meet for an interactive and engaging orientation that will lay the
foundation for the program. Class members will learn about the sessions, speakers and field trips to come in their
LeadershipFPRA experience.
Founding Sponsors — Roger & Shelley Pynn
1 - 1:45 p.m.
The Value of Earning Accreditation
St. Johns 22
Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, VP of Credentialing
Earning your Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) is a mark of distinction for those who demonstrate a
commitment to the profession and ethical practice of public relations. Find out how you can join the nearly
5,000 PR professionals worldwide who have earned this credential.
1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
St. Johns 22
The Value of Earning Certification
Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, VP of Credentialing
Have you earned your APR? Take your distinction further by becoming a Certified Public Relations Counselor
(CPRC). This informative session will help you understand how to prepare for the CPRC exam. To sit for the exam,
you must have your APR credential and at least 10 years of experience in public relations.
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Outgoing Executive Committee Meeting
Boardroom
This meeting is for outgoing 2024-2025 FPRA Executive Committee members.
4 - 4:30 p.m.
Incoming Executive Committee Meeting
Boardroom
This meeting is for incoming 2025-2026 FPRA Executive Committee members.
5:30 - 6 p.m.
State Board Gathering
Butler Balcony
The outgoing 2024-2025 State Board will meet for a toast and group photo to celebrate the year.
6 - 8 p.m.
The President’s Welcome Reception
Butler Lower Level
Welcome to the PR & Comms Summit, FPRA’s 86th annual conference and the premier conference for PR and
communications professionals. Join your colleagues as FPRA State President Julie Frey, APR, CPRC, launches the
conference with an evening of food, drinks and networking.
AUGUST 3–6, 2025
ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK | ORLANDO, FL
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